Bauer Cranes is a family owned crane hire company based in Ballina, servicing the Northern Rivers from the Queensland border to Grafton. With 30 years in cranes and construction behind us, we bring the right machine, the right crew and a lift plan that works, whether it is a spa over a house or structural steel on a commercial site.
Our fleet runs from a 2.8 tonne spider crane that fits through a standard doorway to a 55 tonne Liebherr, with licensed operators, riggers and dogmen on every job. Available 24/7 across Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Mullumbimby, Lismore and everywhere in between.
Most lifts go wrong before the crane arrives, in the decision about which crane to send. We run five machines because Northern Rivers sites do not all look the same. Not sure which one suits your job? We offer free site assessments and honest advice. Contact us here.
Reliable lifting for residential, commercial and industrial projects across the Northern Rivers, with the machine matched to the job.
Our operators and riggers hold close approach licences for work within regulated distances of live powerlines. On many sites, that is the difference between the job going ahead and the job waiting.
Qualified dogmen and riggers securing loads, directing lifts and keeping your site running safely.
“I’ve got to tell you if you’re not using these guys then you’re using the wrong company. I rang them at 8.30am this morning. I was in a situation where I was flying out the next day and needed to get a new fridge up…”
★★★★★
Paul Wyatt, Google review
“Was on time, very professional, great attitude, friendly staff. Nothing was too hard for them and the price was right.”
★★★★★
Jesse Hartley, Google review
Director Neil Bauer has been in construction since he was 16, with ten years in earthmoving and twenty in cranes. That experience shows up in the lift plan, the machine selection and the way the job runs.
Crane needs do not stick to office hours. We work around the clock, including weekends and emergency call-outs.
Free quotes and site assessments, honest advice, and pricing that lands where we said it would.
CICA member, CraneSafe compliant equipment, and strict safety protocols on every site. Close approach and live line licenced crew.
Competitive rates with no hidden fees. Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals, which only happens when the price and the job are right.
Our team are local residents, hand picked, and personally invested in every lift because this is our home too.
